You’ve got it all: degree, credentials, internship, references – everything except, well, an actual job. Given how most job openings aren’tevenadvertised, it’s daunting to try to reach out and build a network without knowing where to begin.

Founded in 2009, the Connector Program matches immigrants and recent local and international grads (“connectees”) with employers and community leaders (“connectors”). As of June 2015, it’s helped 556 “connectees” find jobs in Halifax.

Here’s how it works:

· A connectee is brought in for an initial meeting with a project coordinator.

· The connectee is then matched with a connector, who he or she meets with to discuss professional background, skills and other relevant info while being informed of Halifax’s job market.

· The connector refers the connectee to three people in their professional network, who each refer the connectee to three people in their networks, leaving them with no shortage of contacts.

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Do you agree with the new immigration levels for 2017?

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The honest truth is there is still reluctance around immigration policy... When we want to talk about immigration and we say we want to bring more immigrants in because it's good for the economy, we still get pushback.